the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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Grocery store shelves are stocked with bagged versions, but most arrive stale before they're even opened, and few deliver the crunch that homemade ones offer.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
But because the crunch is such a specific movement—focused on spinal flexion, or bending the spine forward—a high crunch count doesn’t say much about how well your core can transfer force or resist unwanted movement, which are also important functions, Williams said.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 11 June 2026
These recipes brighten up the crunch of spring produce with a pop of lime, ginger or homemade ranch.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Xiaomi is reporting lower profits due to the crunch, and prices are expected to rise soon to cover the shortfall.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
But because the crunch is such a specific movement—focused on spinal flexion, or bending the spine forward—a high crunch count doesn’t say much about how well your core can transfer force or resist unwanted movement, which are also important functions, Williams said.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 11 June 2026
These recipes brighten up the crunch of spring produce with a pop of lime, ginger or homemade ranch.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Xiaomi is reporting lower profits due to the crunch, and prices are expected to rise soon to cover the shortfall.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crunch
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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